Educational Tips

Preparing your home for sale: Checklist

This internal & external checklist will ensure the photographer and potential buyers can capture your home’s beauty and lifestyle.

Internal 

• Vacuum & mop all floor surfaces.
• Thoroughly clean all bedrooms & declutter non-essential items.
• Dust tops of cupboards and cabinets.
• Inspect flooring for eg. tile cracks, grouting issues and repair any damages.
• Clean all fans and light fixtures.
• Replace any light bulbs needed.
• Clean all doors & windows checking for peeling paint and cracked seals.
• Wash all curtains/blinds and security screens.
• Maximise natural light in every room.
• Clean skirting boards.
• Wipe down all walls.
• Test all handles and knobs to ensure they are working properly.
• Ensure wardrobes are organised, clean and closed.
• Deep clean kitchen range-hood, splash-back and stovetop.
• Disinfect and clean dishwasher & put away non-essential appliances.
• Check all bedroom smoke detectors are in working order & legally compliant.
    

External

• Make sure any fences or gates are in working order.
• Mow all turfed surfaces and trim edges. 
• Fertilise lawn and remove any weeds from garden beds.
• Trim back any low or overhanging branches.
• Inspect the exterior of the house for any damages to the exterior or paint cracking.
• Replace and clean outdoor light fixtures. 
• Pressure wash all windows and security screens.
• Inspect any decking or outdoor flooring for resealing.
• Clean all outdoor furniture.
• Remove any non-essential items from outdoor areas, eg. pet bowls, and dog toys.
• Clean BBQ and remove any cooking equipment.
• Pressure wash all outdoor surfaces, eg. driveway, footpaths, and outdoor areas.  
• Make sure the pool/spa is cleaned professionally and balanced chemically.
• Ensure all outdoor areas are safe
  for children.
• Hide rubbish bins.  

Download the Seller’s guide packed with resources to help prepare you to sell your property and print out your checklist.